UCHRA Restructured Policy Council Discuss Needs Across Region
Homelessness, mental health and child care among the most important issues to be tackled by the UCHRA Policy Council. The newly structured group held its first meeting Wednesday. Regional elected officials originally formed the board. Now, 19 members that represent fields like utilities to law enforcement make up the council. Chairman Randy Heady said he […]
UCHRA Increasing Awareness Of Transportation Services Through Grant
UCHRA’s transportation department wants to connect with under served communities to better display services available. Fiscal Officer John Brock said the agency wants to focus on Tennessee Tech students, Hispanic communities in McMinnville and those with impairments. “There seems to be potentially in communities like a stigma that our services might just be used for […]
White Co Library Short Staffed, Changes Hours To Accommodate
The White County Library has adjusted its hours after UCHRA pulled three workers from the front desk. Executive Director Mark Farley said the temporary measure was made due to rising COVID numbers in White County over the last week. “Those employees are operating under a senior employment training program that we administer, and our national […]
Coupon Skills Keep Family Prepared And Helps Others In Need
Creating a budget with coupons built in can be a key tool to having everything the family needs when money gets tight. That is according to Macon County UCHRA Office Specialist Donna Griffith. Griffith said when she teaches her coupon class, it is about setting priorities and creating a stockpile. Griffith said when coupon skills […]
UCHRA Substance Abuse Program Want To Create Sustainable Solutions For Those Struggling
UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions program wants to give those struggling to get back on their feet an assist. SAS Housing Program Manager Luke Eldridge said that’s why they’re asking the community for donations of household and personal hygiene items. He said they want to help people not by fighting emergency with emergency, but by offering […]
This Week: Putnam Commission Supports Rail Trail, Fentress Road Funding Request
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam Commission will consider a resolution from committee that supports the expansion of the Tennessee Central Rail Trail. Starting at 5:30 Monday, the Planning Committee will recommend the approval as well as changes to the county personnel policy. Director of Schools Corby King is also expected to present […]
Overton UCHRA Opens New 24/7 Food Pantry
The Overton County UCHRA has opened a new food pantry box, located at the county office in Livingston. County Coordinator Sandra Carter said her staff came forward with the idea to add another food pantry for increased accessibility. Carter said that based on the volume of calls to the office, the need was obvious. “We […]
UCHRA Seeking Regional Input On Services Needed
UCHRA is looking for residents across the region to take its Community Needs Assessment to help focus service efforts. Community Services Assistant Director Megan Spurgeon said UCHRA wants input from citizens, elected officials, law enforcement and more. Spurgeon said services are often tied to a certain poverty level, however that has expanded during the pandemic. […]
UCHRA And Butterfly Blessing Effect Hosting Food Donation Drive Saturday
Butterfly Blessing Effect along with UCHRA will be accepting food donations Saturday to fuel the Butterfly Blessing Box. Non-Profit CEO Pam Russell said the donation cabinets works like this. Take what you need and leave what you can. “Butterfly Blessings is an organization that have outside food pantry boxes for people who just need it,” […]
UCHRA Working Towards Dental Ram Clinics For UC Residents
Remote access medical clinics for dental needs could be on the way for Upper Cumberland residents. UCHRA is in the preliminary stages of a new partnership. Executive Director Mark Farley said the idea comes from a Life Church group called Doing Unto Others. “What they approached us about is seeing if they could secure a […]
